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Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers are cleaning downtown Spokane from April 28th to May 2nd to prepare for Bloomsday—the 49th running of the iconic race scheduled for Sunday—with sessions organized from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to help local workers and residents join the effort. KXLY
- ➤ Eighth graders at Cataldo Catholic School and seniors at South Hill Village partnered on Thursday to make blankets for kids in need—Project Linus guides the effort to help children facing serious challenges. KXLY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Spokane Valley Mayor Pam Haley will declare May 3 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Day at the Spokane Valley Library. The event will include keynote speeches on acupuncture and Qi Gong — along with interactive demonstrations and cultural performances. KXLY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Spokane and neighborhood leaders will conduct a wildfire evacuation drill in the Grandview/Thorpe neighborhood on May 3 to help residents practice safe evacuation. The drill will keep its timing secret to mimic a real emergency — it is coordinated with local first responders and emergency management. KHQ
- ➤ Spokane City Council approved $1.25M to improve safety on Maxwell Avenue between Walnut Street and Pettet Drive—new bike lanes, upgraded bus stops, and a more visible crosswalk will help protect local children and families. The funding comes mainly from a state grant with remaining support from arterial street funds. KXLY
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Apple Health launched a birth doula benefit in January to make doula care more available to Medicaid recipients and help lower Washington’s maternal death rate of 18 per 100,000 live births last year. The program provides doulas $3,500 per delivery but faces challenges including a limited workforce, regional disparities, and cultural competency & administrative hurdles. The Spokesman-Review
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Medicare Information Session with Inland Empire Insurance
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — CHAS Parkside Medical Clinic — Free entry — Get your Medicare questions answered by a licensed broker from Inland Empire Insurance group.
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Primary Care Update 2025
7 AM - 4 PM — Mirabeau Park Hotel & Convention Center — Ticket required — Engage with healthcare professionals at this informative conference focused on the latest in primary care.
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Cirque du Soleil: CRYSTAL
7:00 p.m. — Spokane Arena — Tickets from $38 — Experience the magic of circus arts on ice with Cirque du Soleil's innovative production.
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March to the Match with The 509 Syndicate
5:00 PM — Riverfront Park — Free entry — Join the excitement as supporters march with drums and chants to the home match.
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Spokane Velocity FC vs. Westchester SC
4-8 p.m. — One Spokane Stadium — Watch the live soccer action as Spokane Velocity takes on Westchester SC in a thrilling match.
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Trey Kennedy Concert in Spokane
6:30 PM — Spokane Comedy Club — $30/$40 — Enjoy a night of laughter with renowned comedian Trey Kennedy as he brings his unique humor to the stage.
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Spokane Garden Expo
2-10 AM — Spokane Community College — Entry fees apply — Dive into a vibrant world of gardening with over 300 exhibitors and expert presentations.
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Mermaid Run Spokane 2025
7:30 a.m. — Riverfront Park — Registration required — Participate in a vibrant women's half marathon in the heart of Spokane.
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Josh Blue Live in Spokane
7 p.m. — Spokane Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Witness the sharp wit and humor of comedian Josh Blue, ex-seven-a-side-soccer paralympian on his tour.
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Rocky Mountain Rodeo Challenge
May 16-17 — Spokane Arena — Attendance Fee Required — Experience the thrill of world champion cowboys and cowgirls at the premier rodeo event.
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